Schenke Family Crest & Name History

Many Schenke families will find their roots under Schenk, the form most records use.

The extra “e” in Schenke is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written.

Looking for a Schenke coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Want more than a summary? See the Schenke family name pack.